# Mining News in Alberta

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## E3 Lithium Approaches Completion of Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility and Outlines Path to Commercialization

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-approaches-completion-of-phase-2-of-its-demonstration-facility-and-ou--bd5f038c-614b-457b-b62b-9e824756a63c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-approaches-completion-of-phase-2-of-its-demonstration-facility-and-ou--bd5f038c-614b-457b-b62b-9e824756a63c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-22T07:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-22T07:46:42.842Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-22T07:46:42.842Z
- Company: E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ETL.V/press-releases/8066452504210804)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.343
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Single Domain Only

E3 Lithium is approaching the completion of Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility, which validates brine chemistry and reservoir performance for the Clearwater Project. The company outlined five key business drivers for commercialization, including permitting, engineering a Class III cost estimate, and securing project financing.

## BHCC  PROVIDES UPDATE ON SUBSIDIARY MOONCOR ENERGY INC

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bhcc-provides-update-on-subsidiary-mooncor-energy-inc--08b5ead1-f20b-481e-98fd-a4791e338eac) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bhcc-provides-update-on-subsidiary-mooncor-energy-inc--08b5ead1-f20b-481e-98fd-a4791e338eac.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T18:09:27.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T18:34:39.137Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T18:34:39.137Z
- Company: Blue Horizon Global Capital Corp. (BHCC)
- Original source: [cse](https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/en/4269/76805286-0c8d-4bdc-a255-506e696b1070)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.175
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, QP/CP Signed

Blue Horizon's subsidiary, Mooncor Energy, has released an independent reserve report confirming 47,170 barrels of heavy oil reserves in Alberta. Additionally, the Alberta Energy Regulator has granted Mooncor's request for a regulatory appeal regarding a previous abandonment order, providing a path to seek variances for compliance.

## Blue Horizon Global Capital Corp. Provides Update On Subsidiary Mooncor Energy Inc.

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-horizon-global-capital-corp-provides-update-on-subsidiary-mooncor-energy-in--8833d3ef-5702-49c2-81c1-5a5e0daefc8e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-horizon-global-capital-corp-provides-update-on-subsidiary-mooncor-energy-in--8833d3ef-5702-49c2-81c1-5a5e0daefc8e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T13:53:29.016Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T13:53:29.016Z
- Company: Blue Horizon Global Capital Corp. (BHCC.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/BHCC.CN/press-releases/6469132196888299)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.234
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, Maiden Resource

Blue Horizon's subsidiary, Mooncor Energy, has released an independent reserve report confirming 47,170 barrels of heavy oil reserves in Alberta. Additionally, the Alberta Energy Regulator has granted Mooncor's request for a regulatory appeal regarding a previous abandonment order, providing a path to seek variances for compliance.

## E3 Lithium Provides Status Update on Clearwater Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-provides-status-update-on-clearwater-project--d6088164-01e3-4042-8b1f-5dec556468bf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-provides-status-update-on-clearwater-project--d6088164-01e3-4042-8b1f-5dec556468bf.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T15:58:38.030Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T15:58:38.030Z
- Company: E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://www.e3lithium.ca/newsroom/news-releases/e3-lithium-provides-status-update-on-clearwater-project)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.339
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed, Inferred Resource

E3 Lithium provided a status update on the Clearwater Project, highlighting progress in its Demonstration Facility Phase 3 and the advancement of FEED and Feasibility Study work. The company noted significant federal funding support of up to $36.5 million and recent non-binding MOUs for potential lithium carbonate offtake.

## Wescan Energy Rig Releases Multilateral Well in the Provost Area

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wescan-energy-rig-releases-multilateral-well-in-the-provost-area--be1da25f-c0b0-4f7d-af19-f5f06be08014) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wescan-energy-rig-releases-multilateral-well-in-the-provost-area--be1da25f-c0b0-4f7d-af19-f5f06be08014.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-24T14:16:48.451Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T14:18:19.368Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T14:18:19.368Z
- Company: Wescan Energy Corp. (WCE)
- Original source: [thenewswire](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1k49F18bQ-wescan-energy-rig-releases-multilateral-well-in-the-provost-area.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.275
- Atlas tags: drilling_completed

Wescan Energy Corp. has successfully completed drilling of the Wescan 105 Provost 15-21-38-3 multilateral horizontal well in Alberta. The well features seven horizontal legs totaling 6,159 meters and is expected to begin production in October 2026.

## LithiumBank Advances Boardwalk Permitting Pathway as Environmental Field Surveys Begin

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithiumbank-advances-boardwalk-permitting-pathway-as-environmental-field-surveys--7cf121ab-73db-4e25-a28f-f6c4edb423a4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lithiumbank-advances-boardwalk-permitting-pathway-as-environmental-field-surveys--7cf121ab-73db-4e25-a28f-f6c4edb423a4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T12:05:45.684Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T12:05:45.684Z
- Company: LithiumBank Resources Corp. (LBNK)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315138/LithiumBank-Advances-Boardwalk-Permitting-Pathway-as-Environmental-Field-Surveys-Begin)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Inferred Resource

LithiumBank has commenced environmental baseline field surveys at its Boardwalk Lithium Brine Project to support an EPEA application. The company is advancing these regulatory steps in parallel with an ongoing feasibility study and engineering design work being conducted by SLB.

## E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project Selected for the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus; Company Establishes Strategic Advisory Group

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-s-clearwater-project-selected-for-the-canada-investment-summit-prospe--15e2a898-d849-4418-803b-b1e19f5b3ecc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-s-clearwater-project-selected-for-the-canada-investment-summit-prospe--15e2a898-d849-4418-803b-b1e19f5b3ecc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-10T07:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/ETL.V/press-releases/4718907549988391)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.339
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, QP/CP Signed, Mill Route

E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project has been selected for the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus, a curated portfolio for global investors. The company also established a Strategic Advisory Group to support the project's progression toward commercialization.

## E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project Selected for the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus; Company Establishes Strategic Advisory Group

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-s-clearwater-project-selected-for-the-canada-investment-summit-prospe--058b57b0-a007-478f-b551-e44fc709c3d3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-s-clearwater-project-selected-for-the-canada-investment-summit-prospe--058b57b0-a007-478f-b551-e44fc709c3d3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T17:09:19.529Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T17:09:19.529Z
- Company: E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://www.e3lithium.ca/newsroom/news-releases/e3-lithiumaposs-clearwater-project-selected-for-the-canada-investment-summit-prospectus-company-establishes-strategic-advisory-group)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.339
- Atlas tags: Resource Update

E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project has been selected for the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus to attract global investment. The company also established a Strategic Advisory Group to support the project's commercialization.

## Emperor Metals Returns 15.0 Meters of 61.5 g/t Gold Including 2.4 Meters of 369.6 g/t Gold

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-returns-15-0-meters-of-61-5-g-t-gold-including-2-4-meters-of-369--17b12b26-50a5-49fe-abf0-6ee353941b6b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/emperor-metals-returns-15-0-meters-of-61-5-g-t-gold-including-2-4-meters-of-369--17b12b26-50a5-49fe-abf0-6ee353941b6b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T01:49:54.984Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T01:49:54.984Z
- Company: Emperor Metals Inc. (AUOZ)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/emperor-metals-returns-15-0-120000409.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.903
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept

Emperor Metals reported high-grade gold drill results from hole DQ26-20 at the Duquesne West Project. The intercept includes 15.0 meters at 61.5 g/t gold, featuring a high-grade 2.4 meter zone at 369.6 g/t gold with visible gold observed.

## E3 Lithium Successfully Commissions Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-successfully-commissions-phase-2-of-its-demonstration-facility--933666f9-d8ad-4474-b49c-4aff8c382a7d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/e3-lithium-successfully-commissions-phase-2-of-its-demonstration-facility--933666f9-d8ad-4474-b49c-4aff8c382a7d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-06-15T07:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ETL/news/8954055472664535/e3-lithium-successfully-commissions-phase-2-of-its-demonstration-facility)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Mill Route

E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned Phase 2 of its Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility, achieving stable brine production and injection. Lithium analysis confirmed concentrations of 75.8 mg/L, supporting ongoing engineering work and the upcoming Feasibility Study.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.